Human History Curator

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We are looking for a Human History Curator with a passion for making the collections in their care as accessible as possible, so that our diverse communities can be inspired by the stories they tell. You will put audiences at the heart of everything we do, championing greater understanding, appreciation and engagement of the museum’s inspirational Human History collection. We want someone with the creativity, imagination and drive to celebrate archaeology and social history collections within our major capital development programme, Project Tullie which will transform the museum over the next decade.

From butterflies to Pre-Raphaelites, treasure hoards to ticket machines, Tullie has a richly diverse and significant range of collections that includes Archaeology, Fine & Decorative Art, Social History and a Nationally Designated collection of Natural Sciences sitting at the heart of Carlisle’s unique heritage story. The Human History collection represents the breadth and diversity of Carlisle and Cumbria’s story: its role as one of the most important prehistoric trading posts in Britain, its internationally significant position on Hadrian’s Wall, the UNESCO World Heritage Site and the untold story of medieval Carlisle, the most besieged city in England. In more recent memory, the collection also records much of Carlisle’s social history from Border Reivers to its unique railway heritage, telling a story of Cumbria that spans ages and social classes.

Tullie House Museum & Art Gallery Trust is a major independent regional museum welcoming over 200,000 visitors every year. We are the lead organisation of the Cumbria Museum Consortium, an Arts Council England National Portfolio Organisation. Our Manifesto places collections at the heart of everything we do: we use them to inspire co-creation and active participation, celebrate diversity and champion equality, and foster a sense of pride in the people of Carlisle and Cumbria for their unique local history.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a major programme of development for Tullie: Project Tullie is the Museum’s Futureplan for transforming the organisation into the creative and cultural heart of the region for the 21st century through a comprehensive redevelopment of the main Museum site. You will work with the Collections & Access Manager and the Curatorial team to develop dynamic and sector-leading gallery spaces that blend innovative storytelling, co-curation and interactivity into unique visitor experiences.

**Purpose of the Role**
- To curate and manage the Archaeology & Social History collections (which comprise the Human History Collection) to recognised professional standards, under the direction of the Collections and Access Manager, and to increase access to this collection for research, engagement, income generation and Project Tullie.
- To work with colleagues across the organisation to develop innovative projects, exhibitions and events focusing on the Human History Collection in order to support the delivery of the museum’s Manifesto, Business Plan and Audience Development Plan objectives.
- To manage national partnerships and engagement with interested parties associated with the Archaeology collection, including partners along the Hadrian’s Wall Corridor, UNESCO and the British Museum.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £29,300.00-£31,004.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Sick pay

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Experience**:

- Curation: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 19/04/2024